Stunning & Elegant Chateau St Francis ~ Steps to Ski In/ Out ~

Chateau St Francis ** Elegant Three Bedroom Private Townhome ** A professionally decorated three bedroom home within walking distance to the Snowflake Lift with access to both Peaks 8 & 9. Chateau St Francis is an elegant, three bedroom/four bathroom ski home with French accents. It is perfect for a family holiday. The home accommodates up to eight guests. The chateau's layout, with the great room, dining room and kitchen on the main level and bedrooms above and below, is designed for daytime interaction and nighttime privacy. The chateau is located within the city limits of historic Breckenridge ~ everything is within walking distance. * Our ski home is located across the street from the private Snowflake Chairlift Plaza (essentially ski in/out) * It is just a short walk (4 blocks) to the center of Breckenridge With 2,400 square feet of living space (231 square meters), vaulted ceilings, french inspired wooden beams, heated slate & wood flooring and two stone fireplaces, the home accommodates up to eight guests. The main level features an open floor plan and family-friendly great room including: * a worn-in leather sectional couch, 2 deep-cushion leather sitting chairs, a gas fireplace with stone hearth and elk sculpture * vintage skiing decor i.e. skis, a toboggan & snow shoes mounted on upper walls * a wet bar with a full length, iron cast mirror * a wall mouted 40" Sony flat screen TV viewable from anywhere in the great room area * a luxurious powder room with an upgraded granite wash basin & elegant aspen inspired mirror * Colorado slate flooring with radiant floor heating Adjacent to the great room is a private deck with a hot tub that's perfect for relaxing with the kids or a glass of wine while gazing at the night lights of Breckenridge, the Milky Way or during the day, the Colorado landscape and wildlife. The deck overlooks a 1/2 acre of wild flowers and open space (Shrine Hill) including a statue of St Francis in the rock garden. It has privacy uncommon to a ski area property. The deck also has comfortable log seating for two. The dining area features an antique walnut dining room table and authetic indian woven rug; it sits 8 including 6 person leather seating in the dining room and the adjacent breakfast bar. The villa's sleeping arrangements can accommodate up to 8 adults and includes: * a top floor, professionally decorated master suite with a king sized bed, 32' flat screen TV, gas fireplace, walk-in closet, jetted tub, shower and his/her sinks * a loft area with a deck and a loveseat sleeper perfect for relaxing with a good book * a lower level,professionally decorated, private master bedroom with a full sized bed, full bath with jetted tub, shower, his/her sinks and walk-in closet * a private third bedroom with twin beds, a trundle, a extra pull-out mattress and full bath Cotton linens grace all the beds in the unit. The villa/townhome home has multiple entertainment options: * two cable TVs * board games * a selection of best sellers and historic literature is located in the reading area of the loft including letters and speeches from Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and other early US Presidents. One of our favorite areas of the home is the loft where we'll relax privately to reflect on the learnings, delights and accomplishments of the day while planning the next. From the loft is a view of the night lights of Breck or durring the day, 12,000 ft. Mount Baldy. For your convenience the townhome has a large laundry room equipped with a Bosch washer, & dryer as well as an iron and ironing board. Attached to the home is a private heated garage with plenty of room for puting on or taking off ski boots. Across the street from the ski villa is the Snowflake Chairlift and Blue Sky Lodge featuring a health spa, ski rentals, lift ticket office and ski storage. Keywords: Breckenridge Highlander Peak 9: * villa * * private home * * town house *